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African American War Heroes | |||
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2005 | |||
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112 min. | |||
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72054 | |||
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766423008053 | |||
| Category: | Adult |
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BIOGRAPHY/DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY WARS WORLD WARS |
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| On January 13, 1997, seven African American soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for actions performed during WW II. These soldiers have come to symbolize the remarkable contributions of all African Americans who served our country. Through archival ootage, veterans recount their personal experiences to bring their true stories to life. Some of their stories include: Tuskegee Airmen; Women at War; Red Ball Express; 92nd (''Buffalo Soldiers'') Infantry Division; 761st ''Black Panther'' Tank Battalion; Triple Nickels; 6888 Postal Battalion & more! Includes a tribute from General Colin Powell and comments from former president William Jefferson Clinton. |